Regional Economic
Development Groups

Northwest Iowa Development is a group of six counties creating a unified, targeted approach to developing and branding/marketing the Northwest Iowa region to attract quality new corporate locations and expansions and to attract skilled talent to support business growth. The counties that encompass Northwest Iowa include Cherokee, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, and Sioux. For more information, visit http://www.northwestiowa.com. 

Western Iowa Advantage is a collaborative effort of economic development officials in Adair, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, Ida, and Sac Counties. The mission of this consortium is to work cooperatively to effectively market the many viable economic assets of this region. The effort will build a stronger, local, regional, and statewide economy.

The results of their work manifest themselves in job creation in specific industry clusters already prevalent in the region – in particular, manufacturing, renewable energy, and biosciences – as well as in other existing industries currently thriving here. Western Iowa Advantage is also committed to facilitating ongoing improvements in quality of life-oriented amenities, increased tourism, and other areas that will enrich the livability of the region. For more information, visit https://www.westerniowaadvantage.com/.

The Dakota Valley Business Council’s mission is to make a positive impact on the business climate of the 57049 zip code area. By being involved with and directing business climate issues, the Dakota Valley Business Council plays a significant role in a rapidly growing part of Siouxland where business excellence is the norm, not the exception. The Dakota Valley Business Council is affiliated with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit http://siouxlandchamber.com/dakota-valley-buisness-council/. 

The Siouxland Initiative (TSI) is a private sector, not-for-profit regional economic development organization focused on increasing and enhancing employment opportunities in the tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce is responsible for administering the activities of the Initiative. For more information, visit https://www.thesiouxlandinitiative.com/. 

The Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation supports and fosters business and economic growth in the Le Mars region via a range of initiatives. For more information, visit: https://www.lemarsiowa.com/432/Economic-Development.

Ida County Economic Development (ICED) is a nonprofit volunteer-led organization striving to increase rural vitality through economic opportunity and wealth creation for current and potential Ida County residents. ICED accomplishes this by focusing on education, entrepreneurship, and existing industry through collaboration on STEM learning projects, providing technical assistance, capacity-building activities, philanthropy, strategic planning, and engaging in projects that assist with sustainability and wealth-creating. ICED strives to improve the County’s quality of life through these efforts. For more information, visit http://www.idacounty.org. 

The Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporations (CAEDC’s) mission is to retain and attract business, agriculture, and residents to Cherokee County. It strives to ensure that existing business prospers and new business receives all available advantages. Its programs offer technical and financial assistance. CAEDC also works to ensure a great quality of life for its residents. For more information visit https://cherokeeia.com/about/economic-development-organizations/. 

The Woodbury County Rural Economic Development’s (WCRED’s) mission is to increase the local tax base and foster job growth by attracting, retaining, and expanding targeted industries, including a special focus on small business growth, and thereby, enhance the quality of life for all residents of Woodbury County. WCRED works closely with businesses and communities to position Woodbury County for success and can assist by providing financial and technical assistance. The department also works with local, state, and federal legislators to advocate on behalf of businesses and families in rural Woodbury County. For more information, visit http://www.wcred.com/woodbury. 

The Monona County Economic Development Partnership for Growth is a public-private partnership responsible for the systematic marketing of Monona County and the facilitation of economic development initiatives that foster the retention, expansion, and attraction of business to the county, resulting in private capital investment, job-creating, and the strengthening of the county’s overall financial health. For more information, visit https://www.discovermononacounty.org/.